Soil Health Bi-Monthly Community Call
OnlineWe are excited to invite you to our bimonthly Soil Health Calls! These calls are designed to provide a platform for farmers, researchers, and experts to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights on soil health. Our aim is to create a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about improving soil health. Our calls will cover a range of topics related to soil health, including soil biology, organic matter, nutrient management, and any topic of relevance to the NOFA community and beyond. We will also have guest speakers who will share their expertise and insights on the latest developments in the field.
Hedgerows for Food and Diversity; Agroforestry on Farms and Homesteads
Many Hands Sustainability Center 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, United StatesWith Jono Neiger as our workshop leader, we’ll first look at Many Hands Organic Farm through the lens of whole systems design. We will explore, and literally dig into, areas of the farm to see how the complexity of soils, water, vegetation, microclimates, and more are interwoven and incorporated into farm management. Finally, we will look at specific field edges to see how they might become multi-functional hedgerows.   We’ll walk through hedgerow design- looking at specific edges, identifying trees species, installation, and management strategies.
Building Soil Health with Mushroom Compost
Woven Roots Farm 12 McCarty Road, Tyringham, MA, United StatesInoculate your compost with spent mushroom substrate! In this hands-on workshop, we'll show you how, and even take a peak under the microscope to see what's really going on.
Suelos Saludables con Composta de Hongos
Woven Roots Farm 12 McCarty Road, Tyringham, MA, United StatesÚnase a nosotres en este viaje a lo más profundo del mundo del compost y el sustrato de las setas. A lo largo de esta jornada, exploraremos el mundo vivo del suelo y el micelio para aprender a integrar el sustrato usado para cultivar setas en sistemas de compostaje casero y/o de pequeña escala. Aprenderá sobre las prácticas de siembra directa, crecimiento, composta, mantillo y recolección de Woven Farms y sobre cómo incorporar el sustrato de setas en su agricultura.
Setting Goals for a Food Business // Estableciendo objetivos para una empresa de alimentos
OnlineWhether you’re starting, growing, or taking on a leadership role in a food business, you get to define what you want your success to look like. Join Stevie Schafenacker, independent farm and food business advisor, for an interactive online workshop about different approaches to goal setting for food businesses. We’ll talk about how to set goals that help you stay focused on what you want to achieve. // Ya sea que estĂ© iniciando, creciendo o asumiendo un rol de liderazgo en un negocio de alimentos, usted puede definir cĂłmo quiere que sea su Ă©xito. Ăšnase a Stevie Schafenacker, asesor independiente de empresas agrĂcolas y alimentarias, para un taller interactivo en lĂnea sobre diferentes enfoques para el establecimiento de objetivos para las empresas alimentarias. Hablaremos sobre cĂłmo establecer metas que lo ayuden a mantenerse enfocado en lo que desea lograr.
Twilight Workshop: Soil Health and Compost Nutrition
Holy Hill Farm 236 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, United StatesJoin us at our Twilight Grower Series,  this time at Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset! Together with NOFA-MA, Holly Hill will walk us through their compost production, show us their new compost sifter, and discuss the successes & challenges of producing their own compost for the farm. We’ll also talk about barriers to implementing this on your farm, and strategies that can improve the practicality and economics of on-farm composting.
Developing a Business Plan // Desarrollo de un plan de negocios
OnlineAre you ready to turn your food business dream into a plan? Come learn about how to research, estimate, and pull together all the pieces of a business plan in this online workshop presented by Stevie Schafenacker, independent farm and food business advisor. We’ll spend most of our time focusing on creating a plan that’s by you and for you, but we’ll also talk about components of a business plan that are essential to applying for funding. // ÂżEstá listo para convertir su sueño de negocio de alimentos en un plan? Venga a aprender cĂłmo investigar, estimar y reunir todas las piezas de un plan de negocios en este taller en lĂnea presentado por Stevie Schafenacker, asesor independiente de empresas agrĂcolas y alimentarias. Pasaremos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo enfocándonos en crear un plan hecho por usted y para usted.pero tambiĂ©n hablaremos de los componentes de un plan de negocios que son esenciales para solicitar financiaciĂłn.
MAPN Monthly Meeting
OnlineOur next meeting is coming up! Join us as we host David Falk and Tori Antonino to get tips and tricks on fall garden care that supports pollinators (hint: there's a lot less to do than you think!).
Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Gardens – sold out
Seeds of Solidarity Farm Orange, MA, United StatesIf you a farmer or experienced gardener seeking to start, transition to, or advance no-till methods this inspiring day is for you! Simple tools and no-till techniques build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience, and increase your connection to the land.
Optimizing Farm Movement with Cynthia Flores
OnlineUnderstand better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase productivity and help decrease on-farm injuries. Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull, along with the importance of core stability. Each participant will leave with tips focused on ways to improve their overall movement patterns and work-related well-being.